October 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 12:03 P.M. on October 12, 2021, via DL.
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Pledge of Allegiance was cited.
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Open Meetings Act
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President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.
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Verification of Publication and Notification
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President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.
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Roll Call
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Present were: Cheri Burke, Dennis Chipman, Marty Conroy, Larry Gossen, John Metzger, Kate Repass and Allison Sandman.
Jesse Stevens joined at 12:05 pm. |
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Discussion:
Absent board members: Loop and Remington
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Comments from Guests
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Discussion:
Stephanie Malcolm was in attendance via DL.
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Staff Presentations-Jaci Wright-Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
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ESU 15, Licensed Mental Health Practioner, Jaci Wright, introduced herself to the board. The Mental Health position is a new position for this year. The schools that have contracted these services are Dundy County, Maywood, Hayes Center, Wauneta-Palisade. Jaci is continuously seeing twenty-six students and helping where ever needed at this point. Some of the issues Jaci deals with are low self-esteem, depression and a host of other issues. She also helps with teachers' mental health. She also goes into the classrooms and helps teachers and students with interactions. Works closely with guidance counselors as well. Crisis prevention is another part of what she is involved with and is helping schools build on their mental health plans and teams.
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Action Items
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Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve Minutes of September Meeting
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Approve October Bills
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Discussion:
October Payables of $125,472.51 and Payroll of $74,150.97
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Approve the September Treasurer's report
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Approve October Agenda
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Discuss, Consider, and Approve Policy Updates/ Revisions
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the policy updates as a result of the new legislation that has passed.
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Discuss, Consider, and Approve Waiving of Policy Updates 2nd Reading
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Approve Mike Ruyle Payment
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Approve 2020-21 Annual Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion Items
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Christmas Dinner
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Christmas Dinner. This year we will be going to Skyline in Benkleman on Dec 8, 2021. @ 6:30 pm cst.
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State Convention Update
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the State Convention. Five board members will be attending in Omaha. Nov 17-19, 2021.
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Federal Call to Action Summary
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Federal Call to Action meeting in Washington, DC.
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Administrator Evaluation
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Mr. Calvert reminded the board about the annual Administrator Evaluations process. President Repass will summarize the evaluations.
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Reports
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Administrator
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the following meetings:
-Oct 14th, 2021 Negotiation meeting with a two-year negotiation plan. -Oct 19th, 2021 Steering committee meeting in Trenton. -Oct 25th, 2021 ADCO meeting with Senator Walz in Trenton. Jack Moles with NRCA will be in attendance to conduct their annual meeting.- -Feb 2nd, 2022 Board Workshop. There will be three, half hour-long sessions including Mike Delaney to discuss the TEEOSA formula and Marsha Herring. |
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Adjournment
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Meeting adjourned at 12:32pm. The next Board Meeting is November 9, 2021, at ESU #15 in Trenton, NE and via virtual conference @ 12pm.
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